Professional & Workplace
Jonathan Sumner, Captain of the Mens Tennis Team,
Cumberland Lawn Tennis Club (Hampstead)
“From the first minute of the first session, Divya was fantastic. Our expectations and what we wanted to get from the sessions were discussed on an ongoing basis and Divya continually structured the classes to meet these requirements whilst also offering alternative moves/positions for people with previous/current injuries. The classes where challenging, dynamic and enjoyably varied. The whole team can not speak highly enough of Divya, an engaging and infectious teacher with an obvious passion for Yoga that shines through with any class she takes.”
Luke Woodhouse, Msc, ASCC
Strength and Conditioning Coach, Middlesex County Cricket Club (Lord’s Cricket Ground)
“During a long and physically challenging training program, I was very fortunate to work with Divya Kohli, who was strongly recommended to me by a colleague at Middlesex County Cricket Club. Divya instructed a series of challenging, progressive and well structured yoga sessions with all members of our professional cricket squad.
Divya used her extensive knowledge of yoga techniques to adapt sessions according to the demands of professional cricket, and her positive demeanour and enthusiasm brought both enjoyment, and objective led focus, to each session.
“The players at Middlesex County Cricket Club benefited hugely from Divya’s work, and the education they gained from the experience has formed a strong contribution to their physical development. I would not hesitate to recommend Divya to anyone, both inside and outside the world of sport.”
West Hampstead Yoga Classes
Sarah Rourke, Health Consultant & Trainer (West Hampstead Yoga)
“I came to Divya’s class as an almost beginner. I say almost because I had tried yoga several times before and couldn’t understand the hype. Then I found Divya and after one class with her I became an overnight convert. The difference with Divya is her patience and her ability to communicate something she so clearly lives and breathes herself. Speaking of breathing, this is where Divya’s class comes into its own. Other classes I have tried before haven’t talked through the breathing during the poses, Divya explaining this throughout the class makes all the difference to me. I come out of these classes floating on air, ready for the week ahead every time. The impact this is having on my life is fantastic and I recommend her wholeheartedly.”
Bhairav, Environmental Consultant (West Hampstead Yoga)
“The internal, as well as physical, development from your classes is excellent. I am blessed to be able to enjoy the hard work of your classes, learning so much about myself through your guidance. “
Kayo,
PR and Reflexologist (West Hampstead Yoga Class)
“I have been learning Hatha Yoga since 2006. I have met Divya recently and her teaching is different to what I’ve experienced before. I have finally realised how to work with my core muscle in each posture. Also, her teaching is not only concerned with yoga postures but also great exercise and I feel so healthy on a mental level and in my entire body after each session.”
Nina,
Orthotist (West Hampstead Yoga Class)
“I have been attending Divya’s West Hampstead class for some months now because her style of teaching is relaxed but attentive, plus she always considers members of the class and their level of past experience. I started yoga because of back and sciatica pain and yoga keeps this under control, plus the classes are a chance to relax and be calm in the middle of an otherwise hectic week!”
Tara,
Solicitor (Pinner & West Hampstead Yoga Classes)
“I have been attending Divya’s Yoga classes since the Summer of 2009. and they are fantastic. Yoga has really helped improve my posture and flexibility. I am also far more relaxed and calm! I cannot recommend Divya’s classes higly enough.”
Shireen,
Teacher & Mum (West Hampstead Yoga Class)
Divya is a wonderful teacher. She is very knowledgable about so many aspects of yoga. She explains the mental and health benefits of the poses in detail and always encourages questions. She creates such a calm atmosphere in class, with incense and candles as well as soft music. Her classes are so well pitched to each level of learner, since she differentiates each pose and provides options for all types of fitness levels while still making sure that the class is challenging. I really like that Divya gives time to focus on the inner as well as the outer yoga journey. She pays attention to each student in class, making each accountable for their practice, but never judging.
After each class, I feel strong and renewed, inside and out, and ready for the world!”
Vinod Patel,
Company Director (Kensal Rise, NW10)
“I have been a regular member of The Special Yoga Centre (in NW10) for a few months. During this time I have tried various classes to find inspirational teachers. The standard has been very high and varied. However, I was fortunate enough to stumble across Divya covering a 3-week series of classes. She really knows how to instruct, demonstrate, and set the right ambience with light, humor and sound. Keep spreading the great work Divya. From a loyal fan.”
Sanne,
Holistic Therapist and mother of three (Pinner Yoga Class)
“I’ve tried many yoga classes and several styles of yoga in and around Pinner. Divya’s class is definitely the best one around and I highly recommend her classes. They are suited for all levels and Divya is very skilled in making the practice challenging for everybody. At the end of a session I always feel that I’ve had a good stretch and also time to relax. Divya is friendly and always available to give advice whenever I have any questions regarding my practice.”
Private Classes
Nicola, Alex & Minty,
Reflexologist, Businessman & their 7-year-old daughter (private yoga tuition, London SW4)
“In the summer of 2009, my husband and I commenced Yoga sessions with Divya. My husband was sceptical to say the least but he was willing to give it a go, no doubt in hope of getting me off his back!! However a year on, he is stronger, more flexible, more relaxed, more focused and free of any cynicism he may have once had.
“On a personal level I too feel more focused, more relaxed and when things feel a little overwhelming my lessons with Divya lift the load without a doubt. Her ability to keep our concentration throughout the lesson is amazing, her thorough, attentive teaching has inspired us to explore other meditative practices.
“Divya also teaches our daughter who has enjoyed all her lessons so far and appears much more relaxed and comfortable in her very being.
“We enjoy are weekly lesson and if time and the demands of every day life would allow there is no doubt we would be asking for that extra hour during the week.”
Sam,
Entrepreneur/Construction (Willesden, private yoga classes)
Being completely new to Yoga I was afraid of finding a class that would be more about the Fad that is yoga rather than the real essence of what Yoga is. After a few months of attending Divya’s sessions I can positively say she is the real deal. Her classes as others have already pointed out are fresh, fun and give you the feeling you have just experienced a session of pure Yoga. One of the best things I find about her classes is that it’s not about how deep you can stretch or how many postures you can do, it’s about finding out what is best for you. The biggest compliment I could give to Divya is that after every session you feel better about yourself and learn to be more in tune with your body and the world around you.
Shanti and Satyajit
Doctors (Private yoga tuition, London N2)
“We have been doing weekly yoga lessons with Divya for over two years. We had never done yoga before, and started off hoping it would be a gentle way of improving our physical fitness.Divya has been a wonderful yoga teacher. She makes each lesson different, varying the rhythm, the nature of the exercises, and the intensity, depending on the time of the day and how energetic we are. She has a calm yet cheerful persona. She is gentle while encouraging us and pushing us to explore how far we can go with a particular pose. She tailored her initial lessons very well to our physical limitations as beginners.
“Some months ago, one of us suffered an illness and she adapted the lessons immediately to allow for that particular problem. She has been flexible, accommodating changes in schedule if required.
“A year down the line, we find that we are leaner and more supple. Learning yoga has also very subtly changed how we react to situations and to physical stress. In our busy lives, the yoga lesson is now a highlight of our week.”
Andrew, Management Consultant (Group & Private classes in north west London)
“I have attended a number of yoga classes with Divya over the last year and a half, and had a couple of private lessons too. She is one of those rare yoga teachers where it is not about her or her neuroses, but all about the love of yoga and the student experience. The classes are never the same and so you do not get stale – there’s a great mix of flow and more slow deep stretch poses.”
Julie, Mum of two, Queens Park, London
“I started practising yoga with Divya after the birth of my second daughter. Each session was personalised and tailored to my needs and strength on that particular day. This meant that each session was different, enabling me to discover new poses each time. Divya is a natural teacher who creates a relaxed and enjoyable environment in which to learn.”
Yoga Retreats & Holidays
Sue, Director, Interiors Company, Middlesex
“Fabulous location, fabulous teacher and fabulous company! Thank you for unlocking a forgotten passion for yoga.”
Vinod G, IT business company director, Barnet
“I had a wonderful time on the retreat which was well organised, and each class was balanced for everyone taking part. Having a small group meant we received individual attention, allowing us to delve deeper into our yoga practise.”
Kate Lewis, Shiatsu Practitioner, Yorkshire
“I enjoyed the challenge, the variety and the relaxation your yoga practice offered. There was nothing I would have changed. For me it was perfect.”
